Watch: South Carolina scores on third pick-six interception of 2021 season
David Spaulding made a splash just before halftime against Troy.
With the Trojans driving near the red zone late in the second quarter, the Gamecocks’ nickel back swooped in to intercept Troy quarterback Taylor Powell, running the pick 74 yards to help bring South Carolina’s lead to 17-7 just before halftime.
Spaulding, a transfer defensive back from Georgia Southern, became the third Gamecock to bring an interception back to the end zone this year, joining Jordan Burch and Damani Staley. Spaulding’s 74-yard pick-six is USC’s longest of 2021.
South Carolina entered Saturday ranked No. 6 in the nation and tied with Georgia atop the Southeastern Conference with seven interceptions through its first four games. Safety Jaylan Foster led the country in individual picks, with four of his own in 2021.
This story was originally published October 2, 2021 at 5:22 PM with the headline "Watch: South Carolina scores on third pick-six interception of 2021 season."
